Library News
Good Friday and Easter Sunday Observance
The Library will be closed on Good Friday, April 2 and Easter Sunday, April 4.
The Magic of Reading with Brian Richards at the East Brunswick Public Library
Thursday, April 1st at 2 p.m.
Do you like magic? How about reading? The East Brunswick Public Library will have a little of both during “The Magic of Reading with Brian Richards” on Thursday, April ,1 at 2 p.m. Mr. Richards will highlight reading during a show that will feature amazing magic tricks, illusion, comedy and audience participation. Come by for this free, all ages event. Tickets will be distributed a half hour before the show begins. Sponsored by the Friends of The Library.
For more information about Brian please see his website Brian Richards Magic and Comedy.
Join Tommy Aboussleman and his All-Star Band at the Library
Enter through Side Door of Library
Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m.
Come to the East Brunswick Public Library on Saturday, March 20, and rock to the classic sounds of the Beatles, Grateful Dead, Neil Young and more. Join Tommy Aboussleman and his All Star Band as they perform at 7:30 p.m. Based out of Central Jersey, the group plays a wide range of classic songs from artists such as Simon and Garfunkel, Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra. The band, with Tommy on vocals and guitar, Rick Lewis on vocals and keyboard, RK Scott on bass and Jim Moise on drums, has a variety of musical influences and are known to perform unique renditions of their favorite songs. Come and rock the night away with this terrific show! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
DUE TO THE LIBRARY’S NEW HOURS, PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE SIDE ENTRANCE ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING BY THE SENIOR CENTER!
For more information, please call 732-390-6767.
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY ADVISES CUSTOMERS TO BOIL WATER PRIOR TO DRINKING
The Company’s treatment plant experienced minor flooding as a result of heavy rains from last night’s storm which may have impacted the treatment process. While the Company awaits the results of tests taken on its water supply, it is recommending customers boil all water used for consumption purposes for a period of 1 minute before drinking over the next 48 hours. Periodic updates may be obtained on the Company’s website homepage at www.middlesexwater.com under the blue box for water emergencies or by calling 732-634-1500.
Performers take a Jersey-style look at life at the Library
Thursday, March 25th from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
No topic is safe when writers and performers Laurie Granieri and Tammy Paolino take a Jersey-style look at life. Come by the East Brunswick Public Library on Thursday, March 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. when these award-winning former Home News-Tribune columnists serve up a mix of straight-ahead poetry and short fiction, delivering nervy and thoughtful observations on just about everything: husbands, ex-husbands, babies, insomnia, broken appliances and broken relationships. Watch as these women talk about it all with that trademark Jersey blend of biting humor and compassion. Stay around after the show for an “open mic” session sponsored by the Raritan Poets. Sponsored by the Raritan Poets and The Library.
For more information, please call 732-390-6767.
The Library prepares for a flat budget
Cuts in hours, staff and services will result
Beginning Saturday, March 13th, The Library cut hours of operation on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings. New hours close the library at 5:00 pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, instead of the former 9:00 pm closing. In addition, The Library will be closed completely on the following holidays: Good Friday, Election Day, Veterans Day and the day after Thanksgiving. These measures are necessitated by a substantial reduction of municipal appropriations in the library’s 2010 proposed budget.
Elaine Lee Kessler, President of the Board of Trustees at the East Brunswick Library, responded to the service cuts with this statement: “We are living in challenging economic times and the residents of East Brunswick understand that difficult decisions must be made to keep costs down and still enjoy a high level of service. The Library will continue to offer the best service to our customers all the hours that we are open.”
Questions regarding the impact of the budget cuts can be directed to MaryEllen Firestone, Library Director at 732-390-6761.